Rachum

Hebrew

"mercy, compassion"

Rachum Origin and Meaning

The name Rachum is a boy's name.

Rachum is a masculine name with Hebrew roots. The name means 'compassionate' or 'merciful' and is related to the Hebrew word 'rachamim' meaning mercy or compassion. While not widely used in Western countries, Rachum carries meaningful spiritual connotations in Jewish tradition. It appears as one of the attributes of God in Jewish texts, emphasizing divine compassion. As a given name, Rachum remains relatively rare internationally but offers a distinctive option for parents seeking a name with profound spiritual significance and positive character attributes.